Charity registration number 1200132 (England and Wales)
TU AN TEMPLE UK
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
TU AN TEMPLE UK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustee Charity number 1200132 Independent examiner
Ms Thi Danh Nguyen Mr V Cuong Mai
HT Accountants & Co LLP Unit 3 Ibex House 2a Leytonstone Road London United Kingdom E15 1SE
TU AN TEMPLE UK
CONTENTS
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| Trustee Report report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 10 |
TU AN TEMPLE UK
TRUSTEE REPORT REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the 's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".
Objectives and activities
The objectives are:
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Promote and improve Buddhist education by for followers and to bring about clarity on the authentic and genuine face of Buddhism.
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To educate the public of Buddhist education, history and culture of Buddhism and maintain the Vietnamese culture.
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Provide facilities such as exhibitions, performances, prayers, chants, etc.
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To train up Buddhist talent with experiences to help spreading the Buddhist teaching.
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To appreciate Buddhist values through the Life of the Buddha.
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To cultivate the mind of the Buddhist way and the application of the teachings to daily life.
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To conduct Buddhist ceremonies, social function and fund-raising activities to support charities.
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To provide online Livestream, daily Pray and Sunday services since July 2021, in order to support Buddhist followers and others.
With regards to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, and in accordance with the principles, aims and objectives of the Charity itself, the Trustees have considered how best to apply the resources and benefits of public.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities should be undertaken.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and planning our future activities.
The have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the should undertake.
Financial review
It is the policy of the that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the ’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The have assessed the major risks to which the is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
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TRUSTEE REPORT REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Ms Thi Danh Nguyen
Mr V Cuong Mai
The Trustee Report report was approved by the Board of .
Mr V Cuong Mai
Dated: 24 November 2025
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TU AN TEMPLE UK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE OF TU AN TEMPLE UK
I report to the on my examination of the financial statements of Tu An Temple UK (the ) for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the of the you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the ’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
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I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
HT Accountants & Co LLP
Unit 3 Ibex House 2a Leytonstone Road London E15 1SE United Kingdom 24 November 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 124,530 | 89,496 |
| Investments | 4 | 1,556 | - |
| Total income | 126,086 | 89,496 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 32,550 | 34,394 |
| Total expenditure | 32,550 | 34,394 | |
| Net income and movement in funds | 93,536 | 55,102 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 July 2024 | 132,326 | 77,224 | |
| Fund balances at 30 June 2025 | 225,862 | 132,326 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 8 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the Unrestricted funds 10 |
2025 £ 1 237,857 237,858 (18,000) |
£ 6,004 219,858 225,862 225,862 225,862 |
2024 £ - 145,035 145,035 (20,715) |
£ 8,006 124,320 |
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| 132,326 | ||||
| 132,326 | ||||
| 132,326 |
The financial statements were approved by the on 24 November 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
TU AN TEMPLE UK
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The charity is registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 65 Northover, Bromley, London, BR1 5JT, United Kingdom.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)". The is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the . Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the have a reasonable expectation that the has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the .
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment 25% Reducing balance Motor vehicles 25% Reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the 's balance sheet when the becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the ’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the ’s accounting policies, the are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 124,530 | 89,496 |
- 4 Income from investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 1,556 | - |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Charitable | Charitable | ||
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| Expenditure | Expenditure | ||
| Heading 1 | Heading 1 | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | |||
| Depreciation and impairment | 2,003 | 2,669 | |
| Foods and drinks | 791 | 4,350 | |
| Plants and flowers | - | 423 | |
| Rates | 2,554 | 2,441 | |
| Electricity | 1,884 | 2,180 | |
| Property repairs and maintenance | 542 | 2,894 | |
| Premises expenses | 9,505 | 8,311 | |
| Motor running expenses | 566 | 1,046 | |
| Travelling expenses | 4,103 | 1,020 | |
| Bank charges | 1 | 591 | |
| Premise Insurance | 2,811 | 1,138 | |
| Internet | 390 | 314 | |
| Printing and stationery | - | 233 | |
| Donations | 7,400 | 6,500 | |
| Telephone | - | 284 | |
| 32,550 | 34,394 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 32,550 | 34,394 | |
| 6 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | - | - | |
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | 2,003 | 2,669 |
7 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| 8 Tangible fixed assets Plant and equipment £ Cost At 1 July 2024 435 At 30 June 2025 435 Depreciation and impairment At 1 July 2024 190 Depreciation charged in the year 62 At 30 June 2025 252 Carrying amount At 30 June 2025 183 At 30 June 2024 244 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Notes Bank overdrafts Other creditors |
Motor vehicles £ 11,500 11,500 3,738 1,941 5,679 5,821 7,762 2025 £ - 18,000 18,000 |
Total £ 11,935 |
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| 11,935 | ||
| 3,928 2,003 |
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| 5,931 | ||
| 6,004 | ||
| 8,006 | ||
| 2024 £ 2,715 18,000 |
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| 20,715 |
10 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 July 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended At £ £ £ General funds 132,326 126,086 (32,550) Previous year: At 1 July 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At £ £ £ General funds 77,224 89,496 (34,394) |
30 June 2025 £ 225,862 |
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| 30 June 2024 £ 132,326 |
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